Spellbinders S4-130 Nestabilities Small Classic Rectangles Etched/Wafer Thin Dies

Boy, these are the most wonderful things for cardmakers, I don't know how I got along without them for so long. They are the handiest things to have, because most cards are made using several sizes of squares and rectangles on the cards. It is very difficult to get the exact size when measuring everything by hand, and then cutting each one out, but with the spellbinders rectangles you just put the die on the paper, whoosh it through and the card rectangle is cut to perfection. Thank you to whomever invented these!!!

If you want a versatile and useful set of cutting dies these will fill the bill. Although it took me a while to master using the Nestabilities on my Cuttlebug, and an additional purchase of Spellbinders' mats for embossing, I now use these regularly in both scrapbooking and card making. The directions although adequate were rather brief, so I turned to YouTube to understand how to use these. Once I learned how to cut, change plates, flip the die, add the mat and emboss with these dies, the results were quite nice… good clean cuts with a lovely embossed edge. Also, I purchased the Large Classic Rectangles set as well for a smaller matting edge between multiple layers of cardstock. The large set starts with a slightly larger rectangle than the small set with each rectangle in the large set getting SMALLER. Yes, the sets overlap, but none of the dies are exactly the same. This system was confusing at first, so I had to go to the web to understand it. Also, I wouldn’t recommend inking the die itself to make an inky edge as some suggest on YouTube. I prefer inking or painting the paper after cutting. Here are my pros and cons:Cons: Expensive! The price is high and you need to buy mats as well to emboss. Takes some time to learn how to use the system. Need multiple sets for the best effect. It is confusing when you start.Pros: Makes a nice cut and clear embossed edge. Can be used with Cuttlebug as well as other die cutting systems. Lots of dies are available to purchase and expand your collection. Some of the dies work together to make great lacy edges. Useful! I now have straight and even mats for cards and tags without fussing with the cutting. Lots of information on YouTube and the internet to explore.All in all, I am very pleased I purchased these and invested the time and money.

This is a great die cut to own. Now I almost have all of them. It's nice to be able to cut the shapes out in different sizes.

This is a good thin die set, and it cuts well, but the largest rectangle is so small, I'm not sure what to use them for. So look at the sizes carefully and go from there.

Just what I needed to cutout opening for a window frame. I know these will come in handy.

I love my rectangle die set! It is so easy to use with my Big Shot and I can make all different size rectangles. You can even make a window or a swinging part to your card. I like it for cutting a larger rectangle out of darker card stock and then putting on that my sentiment or greeting in a smaller rectangle of white or cream card stock. I am so glad I got it!

These are really good quality and I will use them a lot, but I wish they would put all the sizes in one pack instead of making you buy two separate sets in order to get the in between sizes.

This one I really was disappointed. They look so much larger than they actually were. But I can use them.

Spellbinders est une produit de qualité, parfait pour le bricolage avec une grande variété en plus. J'M Spellbinders et je le recommande à tous ceux qui aiment le bricolage.

Very useful & cut well

J'ai été très déçu en recevant ma commande car les dies sont petits et trop chers pour ce qu'ils sont. Pour vous donner une idée le rectangle le plus grand mesure 7.8x10 cm j'ai acheté des dies, qui sont plus travaillé et plus grand, pour mon cher. Pour moi ça ne vaut pas le prix qu'on paye

Very disappointed, tiny dies

Smaller than expected but as all spellbinder dies they cut well